Blueterminal vs ZZZ HostLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blueterminal
This app allows developers to test Bluetooth connections by acting as either a peripheral or a central device. It offers features to save frequently used devices and commands for convenience during testing.
- Bluetooth peripheral testing
- Bluetooth central device testing
- Save devices
- Save commands
- Peripheral and central modes
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With Blueterminal, you will be able to test how you app's Bluetooth connection works by using this app as a peripheral. You can also use this terminal as the main app in order to test how your own Bluetooth device is working. You can save some devices and commands you commonly use so you don't have to enter their information all the time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/blueterminal/Privacy-Policy-993fb70db3334707bc5edaa4ec79893a
ZZZ HostLink
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ZZZ HostLink turns your iPhone into a remote terminal for your computer. Connect over SSH, Wi-Fi (TCP), or BLE and operate your PC's shell with a VT100/ANSI-compatible console, soft keyboard input, and a control-key bar (Esc, Tab, Ctrl-C/D, arrows, and more). FEATURES - SSH: interactive shell with PTY. Password or key auth (OpenSSH ed25519 / RSA). - Wi-Fi / BLE: connect to your PC using the companion bridge script. - VT100/ANSI terminal with horizontal scrolling and copy by long-press. - Direct input mode: type straight into the console. - Save SSH server connections securely in the Keychain. PREMIUM (subscription) - Free: save 1 SSH server. - Pro: save unlimited SSH servers. NOTES - For Wi-Fi / BLE, run the companion PC script: https://github.com/smozume/ble-remote-terminal - iOS cannot act as a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse, so this app is a remote terminal only. - Host key verification is not yet implemented; use on trusted networks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smolt-stage.com/home/privacy/zzz-hostlink-privacy-policy-ios-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ZZZ HostLink at every 6 weeks against Blueterminal's every 6 months. Blueterminal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Blueterminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ZZZ HostLink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Blueterminal ships an update every 6 months, ZZZ HostLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blueterminal | ZZZ HostLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maria Alejandra Wetsch | SMOLT STAGE, K.K. |
In-app purchases
Blueterminal
- Premium access$1.991 Month
- Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
ZZZ HostLink
- ZZZ HostLink Premium$0.997 Days
